Successfully navigating the legal, medical, and ethical challenges posed by dementia was a central theme of a recent conference hosted by Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (SCES). The program featured a panel discussion of local experts, who […]
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By Colleen Morrissey Medicare is a federal health insurance program that provides vital coverage for millions of Americans age 65-and-up. But unfortunately there’s a widespread misconception that it provides comprehensive coverage. “Medicare coverage can be […]
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A: That’s something that people often get confused about – Medicare vs. Medicaid, or MassHealth. So I’ll start by saying that MassHealth and Medicaid are the same thing. In Massachusetts, we call our Medicaid program […]
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A: Elder self neglect is not an easy topic to discuss, but there are times when it’s necessary—especially if there’s concern about the safety of a loved one. Elder self neglect is defined as the […]
Read MoreBy Colleen Morrissey Qualifying for Medicaid – called MassHealth in Massachusetts – can make a big difference when you need care and aren’t sure how you’ll afford it. To meet those eligibility requirements, older adults […]
Read MoreA: Hard of hearing (HOH) refers to people who still have some useful hearing, and can understand spoken language in some situations, with or without amplification. Most HOH people can use the phone and use […]
Read MoreBy Lisa Waxman A: Elder self-neglect is the failure or refusal of an independent older adult to provide one or more of the necessities essential to their own physical and mental wellbeing. What we often […]
Read MoreSelf neglect signs and symptoms– and strategies for providing help– were the primary topics on the most recent episode of Aging Well. The discussion was led by Community Social Worker Lisa Waxman and Protective Services […]
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By Colleen Morrissey If you’re coming home for the holidays and visiting parents or older family members, you might notice changes in their behavior or living conditions. You might observe a decline in housekeeping, for […]
Read MoreA program dedicated to helping family caregivers succeed was the topic of discussion when Adult Family Care (AFC) director Jeanne Leyden recently appeared on Somerville Community Access Television (SCAT). Leyden was a guest on Aging […]
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